0404197210
MINUTES OF MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1972..
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CALL TO ORDER
MORNING PRAYER
3 MINUTES
K. AUTRY, STATE
HIGHWAY COMM.
ALTON GRAY,
OF SCHOOLS
Chairman Brock called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the foll-
owing in attendance: M. H. Brock, D. P. Ray, Jr., C. E. McLamb,
Cotton, Jr., Gilbert Brown, Edward H, McCormick- County Attorney•and11
H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board.
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Rev. John Foy offered the morning prayer.
Minutes from the March 1972 meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Kenneth Autry from the Highway Commission, appeared tiefore the
Board in place of Mr. Cooper and the Commissioners were free to
discuss any topic:
SUPT.
Mr. Alton Gray, Superintendent of Schools, appeared before the Board in
reference to a request for consideration of the Board in an amount
of $5,000. for an initial cost in the preparation of materials and ]
items needed to prepare a course on Harnett County;: to be taught in fj
the schools of the county.
LEE - HARNETT
REORGANIZATION
RESOLUTION FROM
FIRST BAP. CHURCH
DUNN.
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RESOLUTION
The Board agreed to look favorably upon this request and to review i
Chairman Brock informed the Board of the Lee- Harnett Mental Health
Authority's reorganization, and according to statutory authority, lt]j
people are required as Board Members. Commissioner Brown moved to
appoint aimmxxImnmx Dr. Ben Brooks, Dr. H. D. Mabe, Revi Neil McGil -J1
berry axdxRxxxRmWmfkxNmwkmm to the existing board. Commissioner
McLamb seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. These three 1
men appointed were From Harnett County and it was the understanding
of the Board that Lee County would have the priviledge of appointing],!
two members at this time also. 'j
again during budget
time.
Chairman Brock read to the Board a resolution received from the
First Baptist Church in Dunn:
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, the presentation, in increasing numbers, of indecent ands,,
immoral shows at carnivals, fairs and other places of amusement in
Harnett County has come to the attention of the First Baptist Church]
of Dunn, N. C.; and
WHEREAS, -the members of the First Baptist Church of Dunn, N.C.,
are of the opinion that such immoral shows are not in the best
interest of the people of this county; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the First Baptist Church of
Dunn, N. C. are opposed to these immoral shows, exhibitions or
performances where indecent, immoral or lewd dances or plays are
conducted at any carnival, fair or other places of amusement in
Harnett County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the First Baptist
Church of Dunn, N. C. do hereby respectfully petition the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners for the adoption of appropriate laws
restricting this immoral conduct and that the She'r'iff and other
law enforcement officers of Harnett County take the appropriate
action to enforce the present laws as well as additional laws and /or
ordinances enacted by the governing body of this county, and, fl
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the copies of this resolution be delivered;;
to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners and the local news media.
ADOPTED by unanimous vote this 19th day of March 1972, at a Special
Church Conference of the First Baptis tChurch, Dunn, N. C.
Tom M. Freeman - Moderator
George W. Williams, Sr. Clerk
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Mrs. R. Dennis Strickland
R. Graham Henry
George W. Williams, Sr. - Chairman
Attorney Ed McCormick presented the following resolution for the
pleasure of the Board:
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.THAT, WHEREAS, the County Commissioners are concerned with gambling
and indecent exposure at shows and carnivals in Harnett County; and ']
WHEREAS, citizens of the county have also expressed their concern abut
these matters; and ';
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of
prohibiting indecent exposure and
in N.C.G.S. 14- 19019, and
WHEREAS the General Assembly of North Carolina has also enacted a
statute prohibiting gambling and declaring such to be a misdemeanor
in N.C.G.S. 14 -292; and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of North Carolina prohibits a county
enacting ordinances regulating crimes that are being regulated
State in the manner desired by a county;
North Carolina has enacted a statut.:e
declared the same to be a misdemeanor
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL, 4, 1972.
RESOLUTION
CONTINUED
TAX COLLECTOR
HONEYWELL MAINT.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County do
resolve:
1. That moral support is hereby given to all law enforcement
authorities operating in Harnett County in their efforts
in enforcing the State indecent exposure and gambling laws.
2. That the Tax Collector is directed to refer to the County
Commissioners all persons applying for a county privilege
license to operate a show or carnival so that the county board
can explain to the applicant that it intends to seek enforcement
of any and all violations of all indecent exposure law and
gambling law.
3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to all law enforcement
authorities in the County and to the news media.
This the 4th day of April, 1972.
s/s M. H. Brock, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
ACTION: Commissioner Ray moved to adopt the foregoing resolution,
provide sufficient copies to the Tax Collector's Office and to the
Sheriff's Department, Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Earl Jones, Tax Collector presented the report for his department for
the month of March and anticipated actions for the month of April.
J.A. Hendrickson and Robert Xander from Honeywell, Inc. appeared
before the Board regarding maintenance of the heating and cooling fac-
ilities stored within the courthouse building.
After discussion, the Chairman expressed appreciation for their coming
to the meeting and informed them that word would be sent to them after
the Board could come to a decision regarding the proposal.
TAX & WELFARE LIEN
ATTY. REPORT The report of the Tax & Welfare Lien Attorney was presented to the
Board:
Colonel A. Johnson SD3600 Ave. Twp. $3,680.04 $20.00 Atty. fee
Oscar Barefoot 710673 A.Creek 236.82 20.00 " "
INSPECTION REPORT
SS DEPARTMENT A letter along with the annual Inspection and Evaluation report on the
Social Services Department was brought to the Board. The following is
an excerpt taken from the letter from Clifton M. Craig, "Again, I am
pleased to advise you that the Harnett County Department of Social Ser-
vices is in compliance with the minimum standards for office space,
equipment and facilities required by our State Plan and federal regulations."
LETTER OF INTENT
CLEAN WATER
RESOLUTION
The following is a letter of intent from the Board of Commissioners to
the Committee on Law and order:
March 27, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County has reviewed the
attached plan entitled Detection and Identification Bureau prepared by the
Planning Agency of Cape Fear Criminal Justice Planning Region for submission
to the North Carolina Committee on Law and Order requesting funding in the
amount of $20,801. for which a local matching contribution of $6,935.
will be required from the above named governing body.
The County of Harnett has granted permission to the Cape Fear Crim-
inal Justice Planning Region in include this plan in the local planning
units comprehensive plan for the improvement of Criminal Justice in the
area being planned for.
It is the intent of the County of Harnett to provide its matching
share of the funds necessary to implement this plan to the finance officer
of the local planning unit as prescribed by applicable regulations prom-
ulgated by the Committee on Law and Order.
Signed this 4th day of April, 1972.
Signed: S/s M. H. Brock
Chairman of Board of Co. Commissioners
Commissioner Brown moved to adopt the foregoing letter, along with its
responsibilities, Commissioner Ray seconded the move and it carried
unanimously.
WHEREAS, many North Carolina cities and towns face
critic& situation regarding water supplies and waste
treatment facilities, and
WHEREAS, because of spiraling costs involved in
providing or upgrading such systems many cities and towns
cannot now afford to ct what they know must be done, and
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MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1972. MEETING.
CLEAN WATER RES.
CONTINUED WHEREAS, the 1971 General Assembly of North Carolina
authorized the issuance of $150 million in bonds for clean
water purposed, contingent upon the approval of the voters
of North Carolina, and
WHEREAS, a referendum will be held on May 6, 1972,
seeking the approval of the voters cif_ North Carolina for
issuance of these bonds, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commiss-
ioners of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, goes on
record as fully endorsing the Clean Water Act of 1971 and
urges the voters of this state to approve the issuance of
bonds thereunder.
WITNESS my official hand this 4th day of April, 1972.
s/s M. H. Brock
M.H.BRock,•_Chairman
Board of Commissioners
TAX SUPERVISOR
i BESSIE MOSS
Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board to request the
penalty of late listing be lifted from Mrs. Mitchell Monds due to th
sudden death in her family at the time of listing taxes. Amt. $16.690
Commissioner Cotton made a motion to relieve the taxpayer of the penalty
caused by late listing, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it
carried.
Bessie Moss appeared before the Board and informed the Board that
a certain building had been a part of her real estate until 1965 whe4i
the building had been removed from her property. She requested that
she be red leased from taxes in the amount of $51.58 for the years"
68,69,70,and 71.
Commissioner Ray moved that Mrs. Moss be released of the amount afore
mentioned and that the Tax Supervisor after list for the years released
to the rightful owners of the property.
Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
11 ROAD PETITIONS The following road petition was presented to the Board:
i Duke Township, .02 mile, 5 occupied homes, request for addition to the
system.
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Commissioner Ray moved that the petition be approved, Commissioner
McLamb seconded and it carried.
COUNTY MERCHANDISE
DETAIL SALE Sale of 3 -18 -72
Total
25 Butane Tank $ 212.00
3 water pumps 91.00
Ford truck 101.00
'70 Plymouth 510.00
'70 Plymouth 710.00.
5 drums 9.25
350 lbs. copper 77.00
$1,710.25
Paid 3- 22 -72, Receipt #4294, signed B.E. Sturgill'
Chairman
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE John G. ThomasA S.H.Harrington,
MEMBERS Commissioner Ray made g motion to appoints Ed Welborn, Malcolm Fowler,
Wade Lucas-and Dr. . *Y0JStumpf to serve on the bicentennial committe
of the State of North Carolina American Revolution Bicentennial Comm-
ission for Harnett County. Commissioner McLamb seconded the motion
and it carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Grp
H. D. Carson,
The Board adjourned at 12 :30 p.m. for lunch at the Harnett County
Library.
Clerk to the Board
1.
Secre
m rock, Chairman
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